I defended it for too long I think because I didn't understand the unintended pain it caused to young black and brown kids and their families. I should have acted sooner and faster to stop it and for that I have apologized, i've spent a lot of time with black leaders and community members. I've listened to their stories, I've heard their pain, their confusion, their anger and I've learned from them and I think I've grown from them. I know I can't change history but what I can do is learn from my mistakes and use those lessons to do right by black and brown communities who have suffered.